1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1958 Austin A 95
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1958 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1958 Austin A 95 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB5 | A 95 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |